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City Council Staff Report <br /> 7/14/2025—Amend Zoning Code—Detached ADUs <br /> Page 3 <br /> o What size does the commission think is appropriate? For reference, an ADU <br /> (addition) is limited to 800 SF of gross floor area. Neighboring communities <br /> typically limit the size to a percentage of the primary residence. <br /> • An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a minimum setback from side and rear <br /> lot lines of five (5) feet, and shall not be located within a front yard. <br /> o Staff presume the commission would not want these within the front yard <br /> (between a house and the road). <br /> o Staff would recommend consistent setbacks like other detached accessory <br /> structures (such as garages), this would allow for an applicant to have an ADU <br /> within or above a detached garage. <br /> The Mounds View Planning Commission reviewed the proposed draft ordinance 1045 on July 2"d <br /> 2025. <br /> Options: <br /> The City Council has the following options for this item: <br /> 1. Approve of the amendment, with or without changes. <br /> 2. Deny the proposed amendment, with findings for denial. <br /> 3. Table the proposed amendment for further review/study. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Staff recommend the Council review the draft ordinance, and direct staff on potential changes <br /> as needed. The City Council can approve of attached ordinance 1045, amending §160.088 of <br /> the city code, after completing a first and second reading. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> � �a' <br /> Evan Monson, AICP <br /> City Planner <br /> Attachment(s): Ordinance <br /> The Mounds View Vision <br /> A Thriving Desirable Community <br />